From running together to incorporating workouts into your dog park trips, there are ways to ramp up fitness with a pooch.

Having a dog can definitely be a health boost, research shows. One study from the University of Missouri-Columbia found walking a dog on a regular, long-term basis leads to weight loss — an average of 14 pounds for a group of dog walkers over a 50-week period, the study found — and encourages people to walk for longer periods of time in their daily life. It’s also one of the top ways to meet new people, according to research at the University of Western Australia, which found the benefits of dog walking include an increase in physical activity and a stronger sense of community.

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Dr. Wise's Take
Regular exercise is not only good for you, but for your four-legged friends as well! Here are some great tips to consider when you begin including your pooch in your outside activities.  

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